After a Crash: What to Save on Your Phone (and What Not to Post)

 Your phone can help your claim, or hurt it. Here’s how to handle it:

Do

• Save photos and videos of the scene, and back them up.
• Screenshot messages with witnesses or the other driver.
• Keep location and call logs from the time of the crash.
• Write notes about what happened while it’s fresh.

Don’t

• Don’t delete anything, even if it feels embarrassing. Deleted content can raise questions later.
• Don’t post about the crash or your injuries on social media, since insurers may look.
• Don’t use your phone while driving to the doctor or the shop.

Your own phone use can come up in a dispute over fault, so be honest about it with your attorney. For more on how these cases work, read this guide to distracted driving accident claims in Texas.